The proposed work must involve research-related activities that
take place outside of the U.S. The U.S. territories and possessions (e.g.
Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam) are considered part of the U.S., and
therefore, applications that propose work only in these areas are not responsive
to this FOA.

U.S. domestic activities done in conjunction with international research
activities (e.g., an epidemiologic study drawing from domestic and foreign
catchment areas, research activities at both domestic and foreign sites) are
supported under this FOA.

II.
Eligibility under Data Infrastructure and Information Dissemination on Health
Disparities Research Initiative

Only independent non-NIMHD-affiliated organizations are
eligible to apply under this category. Affiliated organizations include those
that have active NIMHD grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts with project
periods (not in no cost extension) ending after September 30, 2011.